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Fall 2015

Orchestral Chamber Music Performance

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Description

136H-140H entail the study of musical performance through ensemble or combo participation. Repertoire will include compositions programmed by directors each semester. Work for the course will include thorough preparation of one’s individual part, intensive listening preparation, and short analytical and historical projects. These courses will culminate with a public performance. 136H-140H may be repeated. Students who wish to elect performance for credit must meet the following criteria:

1. Instrumental or vocal proficiency of at least intermediate level as determined by the Music Department.

2. Enrollment in one full-credit Music Department course concurrently with the first semester’s enrollment in performance.

136H-140H may be elected only with the written consent of the ensemble director AND the Department Coordinator. The following arrangements pertain to the study of performance at Amherst College:

a. All performance courses will be elected as a half course.

b. Two half courses in performance may be counted as the equivalent of one full course for fulfilling degree requirements. These two half courses must be in the same ensemble. Though not strictly required, the Music Department urges that the two semesters be consecutive.

c. A student electing a performance course may carry 4.5 courses each semester, or 4.5 the first semester and 3.5 courses the second semester.